AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoImmigration & Family Policy: ICA has spelt out fresh rules for pregnant foreigners seeking to give birth in Singapore, including doctor and embassy letters plus a local sponsor, while also detailing how PRs can apply for re-entry permits and how foreign parents can qualify for a Long-Term Visit Pass under PR-child sponsorship. Education & Pressure Points: MOE will engage Singaporeans on PSLE, DSA and school choice, with David Neo saying the next round will focus on the primary-to-secondary transition where pressure peaks, alongside IPS findings that more parents feel stressed about their kids’ futures. Culture Calendar: The Singapore Writers Festival returns for its 29th edition (Nov 13–22) themed “Hidden in Plain Sight”, with Amitav Ghosh, Tan Twan Eng and others among the line-up. Public Safety & Youth: ICA and CNB report drug-related checkpoint arrests jumped 53% in 2025, and MSF says youth arrests rose 19% too, driven largely by cheating cases. Lifestyle & Travel: Banyan Group debuts its first safari lodge in Tanzania (Ubuyu, Ruaha), and England keeps universal free entry for all visitors to national museums. Business & Society: A new Legatum Prosperity Index places the Philippines at 79th, highlighting strong social cohesion but weaker development and freedom.
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